Tuscumbia city council bans sagging pants

TUSCUMBIA, Alabama -- The Tuscumbia City Council has voted to ban its citizens from wearing pants that hang more than 3 inches below the hips.

The council approved the ordinance Monday night by a four to two vote. Councilman George Johnson, who proposed the ban, said it is modeled after several already used in Alabama cities, according to The Times Daily.

Juveniles face fines of $25 to $100 for violating the ordinance while adults could be fined $25 to $200 per offense and could be ordered to participate in 10 to 40 hours of court-approved community service.

Johnson said the purpose of the ordinance is to prevent people from showing their underwear because they are wearing their pants too low.